as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business
an inquisitive woman who tends to everybody's business but her own
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as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Recent Examples of inquisitive
Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
In the mid-1970s, thanks to an inquisitive press and a newly assertive Congress, the public began to learn about the CIA’s more outlandish undertakings: not just coups and killings but also mind-control experiments (the notorious MKUltra program) and the surveillance of American citizens.
—James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
On her way out of town, inquisitive FBI agent Sylvia Washington (Jenna Elfman) gives Leaphorn the revealing cassette tape with Emma’s moving testimony about Vines’ death.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Through the inquisitive narration provided by Tom Hanks.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
Luke Breed: Beagle Age: 2 years Luke is a super smart and inquisitive dog with a gentle soul.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
In the mid-1970s, thanks to an inquisitive press and a newly assertive Congress, the public began to learn about the CIA’s more outlandish undertakings: not just coups and killings but also mind-control experiments (the notorious MKUltra program) and the surveillance of American citizens.
—James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
On her way out of town, inquisitive FBI agent Sylvia Washington (Jenna Elfman) gives Leaphorn the revealing cassette tape with Emma’s moving testimony about Vines’ death.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Through the inquisitive narration provided by Tom Hanks.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitive
Adjective
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That’s curious since many laptop users don’t need those accessories.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The timing of the decision seemed curious to fans given that Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a home run in Saturday’s win.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to tapping into this global curiosity, focus on your skillset that AI cannot replicate.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Both forums focused on the curiosity about Wembanyama’s trip to China.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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While the conflict is concerning, radioactivity as a result of the military strikes is not a top concern, nuclear experts say.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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This has increased concern over escalating rhetoric and the possibility that individual actors will feel compelled to take matters into their own hands.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
21 June 2025
Noun
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At the end of today's hearing, Combs' defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, informed Judge Subramanian that the rapper's legal team had an hour and 15 minutes left of questioning for cross-examination.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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The implication during questioning was that they might have been caused by a collision and Wolfe overlooked them.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Inquisitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitive. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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